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Custodial Team Leader​/Trainer

Job in Clemson, Pickens County, South Carolina, 29631, USA
Listing for: Inside Higher Ed
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
  • Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Summary

In the absence of a Custodial Supervisor, oversees custodial staff in the daily care and improvement of equipment, buildings and furnishings. Plans, schedules and delegates work of custodial staff. Provides ongoing training and oversight of staff. Stays abreast of custodial standards and practices, buildings, and general knowledge of all buildings maintained on or near campus. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties
40% - Essential - Custodial Operations:

In the absence of a Custodial Supervisor, oversees custodial, grounds keeping staff in the daily care and improvement of equipment, buildings and furnishings. Performs custodial preventative maintenance for university buildings and custodial equipment. Prepares various reports for safety, personnel and general operations. Implements new methods of cleaning using chemicals and equipment as approved. Confers with staff and management to resolve problems.

30% - Essential - Inspecting and Compliance:

Inspects zone for quality and established housekeeping standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Performs initial security checks of building upon arrival. Recognizes and reports hazardous materials and chemicals. Informs housing dispatch and zone manager of any maintenance problems and breakdowns. Maintains accurate records and documentation of activities in zone. Complies with the safety rules and guidelines of OSHA, Risk Management, and the Environmental Safety Office of Clemson University.

10% - Essential - Inventory Management and Equipment Maintenance:

Prepares and maintains inventory of equipment, chemicals, supplies and personal protective equipment used by staff. Updates inventory and recycling report for monthly. Controls and schedules equipment and supply usage with zone.

10% - Essential - Personnel Management:

Completes and approves personnel action forms for staff. Enters and approves electronic pay and personnel transactions in Kronos. Completes annual employee performance evaluations. Selects and chairs interview committee for hiring of entry level employees. Provides input for corrective action process and works with to employees to facilitate the completion of disciplinary period.

10% - Essential - Training and On Call Support:

Completes on the job training and related educational instruction as outlined in the Custodial training program. Completes University required trainings (online and in person). Responds to emergency, weekend, and snow callbacks.

Minimum Requirements
  • Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.
  • Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000
Preferred Requirements
  • Education - Associate's Degree
  • Work Experience 7+ years
  • Leadership Academy Certificate or equivalent certification;
    Certification in Custodial Services;
    Supervisor's Toolkit or equivalent certification.
Responsibilities

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

Budgetary Responsibilities

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Physical Requirements
  • 65% - Stand for prolonged period
  • 80% - Walk or move about
  • 25% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
  • 20% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
  • 5% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
  • 75% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
  • 85% - Recognize or inspect visually
  • 30% - Move, transport, raise or lower
  • 75% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
  • 5% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
  • 85% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
Working Conditions
  • 20% - Exposure to heat or cold
  • 20% - Exposure to dust/fumes
  • 10% - Wet or humid
  • 10% - Noise
  • 10% - Vibration
  • 10% - Mechanical hazards
  • 10% - Chemical hazards
  • 50% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
Work Schedule

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